| One of the most important factors of | | | | getting 35% of our daily caloric intake from |
| cardiovascular health is good nutrition. A number | | | | proteins. |
| of other components are involved as well, | | | | Protein Supplements When Your Diet Just Isn't |
| including factors, which include such good health | | | | Enough |
| traits as optimal blood pressure, cholesterol levels | | | | If you are not getting enough of the right |
| and fasting blood-glucose levels. Behaviors are | | | | proteins in your diet, you can get the nutrients |
| another component, which include the things that | | | | you are lacking with protein supplements. There |
| we do in our every day lives, such as our diets, | | | | are many different types of protein supplements, |
| exercise habits and other habits, such as smoking | | | | from powder to liquid to capsule, and optimally, |
| or drinking. | | | | the ones you choose will not contain additional |
| Promoting a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle | | | | sugar and fats. Some of the most popular |
| At one time, physicians and other health | | | | proteins used in today's protein supplements |
| professionals concentrated on the conditions | | | | include whey, casein, egg, soy and rice. |
| themselves, and not the underlying causes. These | | | | Whey: This is one of the most accessible, |
| days, doctors have a much better understanding | | | | inexpensive and popular forms of protein |
| about the role that a healthy, well-balanced diet | | | | supplement available. This also comes from milk, |
| and lifestyle play in heart health. This is a theory | | | | and is a bi-product of the cheese-making process. |
| that has been adopted by the American Heart | | | | It is also found naturally in other foods, including |
| Association, the American Cancer Association and | | | | chicken fish and beef. Whey digests quickly, and |
| the American Diabetic Association. | | | | may also help to improve blood pressure and |
| Smoking | | | | blood vessel functions. This is not recommended |
| One of the most harmful substances we can put | | | | for those who are lactose intolerant. |
| in our bodies is nicotine. Cigarettes can cause any | | | | Casein: Although it takes much longer to digest |
| number of problematic health conditions, from | | | | than whey, the effects of casein last longer. |
| heart disease to lung cancer. Adults who smoke | | | | Although it does not mix as easily as whey, it is |
| need to do whatever it takes to quit as soon as | | | | available in a number of flavored shakes. It is a bit |
| they are able, because it is possible for some of | | | | more expensive than whey, and must be avoided |
| the adverse health effects of smoking to be | | | | by those who are lactose intolerant. |
| reversed. Lung function returns to a normal level | | | | Egg Protein: Also known as egg albumin, this |
| very soon after quitting smoking and the chances | | | | comes from egg whites, and can be found in a |
| of developing heart and lung diseases is greatly | | | | powdered form. You will find this as an ingredient |
| reduced. | | | | in many supplements, and it begins acting within |
| Adult smokers should never smoke around | | | | one to three hours of ingesting it. This is good for |
| children. Second-hand smoke is proven to be | | | | people who can't tolerate milk products, but not |
| more harmful than if a person smokes | | | | for those with allergies to eggs or chicken. Egg |
| themselves. And, children who come from | | | | proteins are made from mostly natural ingredients. |
| households with smokers have a greater | | | | Soy Protein: If you have egg or chicken allergies, |
| tendency to become smokers themselves. The | | | | are lactose intolerant, or a vegetarian, soy protein |
| easiest way for children to kick the habit of | | | | is the protein supplement choice for you. It |
| smoking is to never begin in the first place. | | | | contains no cholesterol or saturated fats, and is |
| Physical Fitness | | | | considered to be a complete protein, because |
| Your BMI (Body Mass Index) plays a large role in | | | | contains off the essential amino acids. Like eggs, |
| heart health, and there are a number of lifestyle | | | | soy products are made from natural ingredients. |
| changes you can make to ensure that your BMI | | | | Rice Protein: This is also a good source of proteins |
| is ideal. Don't bother with fad diets. They don't | | | | for vegetarians and people with allergies or |
| work, and you are often left feeling hungry, | | | | lactose intolerant. It is gluten-free, and is low-carb, |
| because you are not getting the proper nutrients. | | | | low-fat, low-cal, so it is ideal for diets. Powdered |
| Instead, opt for healthy eating habits and a | | | | rice protein is great in shakes and smoothies, |
| well-balanced diet. Of course, physical activity is | | | | sprinkled on certain foods, or added into recipes |
| always recommended, not only for heart health, | | | | for added nutrition. |
| but for overall physical fitness. Children should be | | | | Fats And Carbs |
| encouraged to get out and get active, and be | | | | Contrary to popular belief, we do need a certain |
| taught how to eat healthy as well. | | | | amount of fats and carbohydrates in our diets. In |
| Enjoy A Healthy, Well-Balanced Diet For Heart | | | | fact, carbohydrates should be the greatest part |
| Health | | | | of our diets, and we can get healthy |
| There are three macronutrients we need in order | | | | carbohydrates by eating such tasty foods as |
| to maintain healthy diets, protein, carbohydrates | | | | whole grain breads and pastas, fruits and |
| and fats. There are a number of excellent food | | | | vegetables, and more. Limit, or even avoid, simple |
| sources of protein, especially animal foods, such | | | | carbohydrates. And, in addition to carbohydrates, |
| as lean red meat, fish and poultry. Nuts, grains, | | | | fats should account for about 20% of our daily |
| beans and milk product are all excellent sources of | | | | caloric intake, and we can get them from such |
| dietary protein as well. According to studies from | | | | sources as olive oil and fatty fish (but not deep |
| the American Heart Association, we should be | | | | fried). |